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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.68, 4,830.72 and 2,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.68, 4,830.72 and 2,250.24 is: 3,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.68 : 4,830.72 = 2,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.68/4,830.72 = 2,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.68x = 4,830.72 × 2,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.68x = 10,870,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,870,279.37/3,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.01

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